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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday March 25\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-mar-25-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185851Z
UID:20877-1742983200-1742988600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Lenten Book Study
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering with Rev. Michelle Slater\nLeaders Lenten Book Study\nWednesday March 26\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nJoin Rev. Michelle Slater and others in reading In Deep Waters: Spiritual Care for Young People in a Climate Crisis by Talitha Amadea Aho. Today’s climate crisis calls us to a communal spiritual practice of care\, especially for Gen Z children\, youth\, and young adults. This book will help us keep young people at the centre of our community and offer ecologically informed spiritual care. \nEmail Michelle to register: mslater@united-church.ca.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-lenten-book-study-mar-26-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250331T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250114T233207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T181128Z
UID:20670-1743433200-1743685200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Decolonization is a Community Act
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFFT Offering with Denise Findlay and the Gathering Our Medicine team\nDecolonization is a Community Act\nMonday March 31 – Thursday April 3\, 2025\nIn-Person at Camp Fircom\nA 4-day\, land based\, immersive experience at Camp Fircom on Cha7elkwnech (Gambier Island). Dialogue\, education\, cultural understanding\, and transformative experiential learning with Denis Findlay and the Gathering Our Medicine team\, led by Squamish Knowledge Holders and Land-Based practitioners. \nClick here for more details!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/decolonization-is-a-community-act-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Fircom\, Gambier Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250225T185948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185948Z
UID:20882-1743588000-1743593400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Lenten Book Study
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering with Rev. Michelle Slater\nLeaders Lenten Book Study\nWednesday April 2\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nJoin Rev. Michelle Slater and others in reading In Deep Waters: Spiritual Care for Young People in a Climate Crisis by Talitha Amadea Aho. Today’s climate crisis calls us to a communal spiritual practice of care\, especially for Gen Z children\, youth\, and young adults. This book will help us keep young people at the centre of our community and offer ecologically informed spiritual care. \nEmail Michelle to register: mslater@united-church.ca.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-lenten-book-study-apr-2-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20240920T230853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T230853Z
UID:19757-1743750000-1743937200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:A Weekend Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel\nA LeaderSHIFT Offering with Kathy Davies\, Shauna Getz\, & Rev. Victoria Andrews\nFriday April 4 – Sunday April 6\, 2025\nIn-Person\nJoin Pacific Mountain Regional Ministers for workshops on recruitment\, emerging models of congregational governance\, best practices\, Manual roles and responsibilities and more. Come gain some knowledge and skills\, build relationships with other lay leaders\, and reconnect to why you care about and give your time\, energy and commitment to your community of faith! \nSpring Weekend Retreat for Church Boards\, Councils and Their Ministry Personnel — LeaderSHIFT UCCan
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/a-weekend-retreat-for-boards-councils-their-ministry-personnel/
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250406T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20240904T221340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T235246Z
UID:19593-1743782400-1743946200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:IMAGINE: Children's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering\nImagine Children’s Retreat\nFriday April 4 – Sunday April 6\, 2025\nIn-Person at Kasota Camp East\, Sylvan Lake AB\nFirst Third Ministry’s Imagine Children’s Retreats are for Children who are 8 – 11 years old and those who lead them. \nA United Church of Canada event\, all people of diverse faith expressions\, gender identities\, and ways of being family are warmly welcome! Together\, we become a multi-age and inter-cultural community sharing playfulness\, meals\, and connection with one another in a safe and welcoming setting. \n​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories\, worship\, music\, drama\, and more\, and deepen your relationship with God. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/imagine-childrens-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Camp Kosota\, 39161 Range Rd 21\, Sylvan Lake\, Alberta\, T4S 1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250115T225104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210706Z
UID:20683-1744119000-1744122600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday April 8\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-apr-8-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250225T190047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T190047Z
UID:20883-1744192800-1744198200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Lenten Book Study
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering with Rev. Michelle Slater\nLeaders Lenten Book Study\nWednesday April 9\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nJoin Rev. Michelle Slater and others in reading In Deep Waters: Spiritual Care for Young People in a Climate Crisis by Talitha Amadea Aho. Today’s climate crisis calls us to a communal spiritual practice of care\, especially for Gen Z children\, youth\, and young adults. This book will help us keep young people at the centre of our community and offer ecologically informed spiritual care. \nEmail Michelle to register: mslater@united-church.ca.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-lenten-book-study-apr-9-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pacificmountain.ca/wordpress2021/wp-content/uploads/First-Third-Leadedrs-Lenten-Book-Club-2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250225T191311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T191311Z
UID:20878-1744797600-1744803000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Lenten Book Study
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering with Rev. Michelle Slater\nLeaders Lenten Book Study\nWednesday April 16\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nJoin Rev. Michelle Slater and others in reading In Deep Waters: Spiritual Care for Young People in a Climate Crisis by Talitha Amadea Aho. Today’s climate crisis calls us to a communal spiritual practice of care\, especially for Gen Z children\, youth\, and young adults. This book will help us keep young people at the centre of our community and offer ecologically informed spiritual care. \nEmail Michelle to register: mslater@united-church.ca.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-lenten-book-study-apr-16-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250327T173709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T173842Z
UID:20959-1745193600-1745279999@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closure ~ Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closure-easter-monday-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures,PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250115T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210729Z
UID:20684-1745328600-1745332200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday April 22\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-apr-22-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250417T170638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T170638Z
UID:21076-1745510400-1745514000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Alive: Dive Deep into God’s Love - Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Alive: Dive Deep into God’s Love – Launch Party\nA First Third Ministry Offering\nThursday April 24\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nAlive: Dive Deep into God’s Love\, a summer camp ministry program suitable for overnight and day camps\, weekend retreats or a few special days of programming\, built around the life-giving theme of Living Water. Throughout the program\, we will discover how God’s love is refreshing\, renewing\, and always flowing. Designed to be flexible\, customizable\, and easy to use\, this curriculum gives you everything you need to create a meaningful\, joy-filled experience. These resources are offered free of charge for United Church of Canada ministry settings. \nJoin us April 24th for a celebration and launch of a new First Third Ministry camping curriculum\, filled with new ideas and resources that can be applied to a variety of camp and congregational settings! REGISTER HERE FOR THE LAUNCH PARTY!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/alive-dive-deep-into-gods-love/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250317T213745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T213745Z
UID:20920-1745571600-1745674200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:"Laughing and Rejoicing" UCW Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Pacific Mountain United Church Women Offering with Janice Bannister\n“Laughing and Rejoicing”\nFriday April 25\, 2025 — 1:30pm – 8:30pm\nSaturday April 26\, 2025 — 9:00am – 1:00pm\nIn-Person at Cloverdale United Church 17575 58A Ave.\, Surrey BC\nYou are invited to join us to be apart of the Gathering and Annual General Meeting! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here for registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/ucw-agm-2025-2/
LOCATION:Cloverdale United  Church\, 17575 58A Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3S 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCW":MAILTO:wmk4674@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250117T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T181457Z
UID:20711-1745856000-1746010800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Retired Ministers' Retreat: "Walk With Me"
DESCRIPTION:A Fourth Quarter Network and Pacific Mountain Regional Council Offering\nRetired Ministers’ Retreat: “Walk With Me”\nMonday April 28 – Wednesday April 30\, 2025\nIn-Person at Naramata Centre\nMore details to come soon! \n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/retired-ministers-retreat-walk-with-me/
LOCATION:Naramata Centre\, 460 Ellis Street\, Naramata\, BC\, V0H 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250115T225350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T205753Z
UID:20685-1747143000-1747146600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday May 13\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-may-13-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250115T225556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210059Z
UID:20686-1748352600-1748356200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hello Friends\, \nPlease note that the Leaders Online Gathering for May 27th is cancelled due to the Pacific Mountain Region’s Annual General Meeting. Leaders Online Gathering will be back on June 10th and that will be the last meeting before summer! \nBlessings
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-may-27-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250114T234701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T234742Z
UID:20671-1748365200-1748552400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The Art/s of Worship Conference
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Marcia McFee\nThe Art/s of Worship\nTuesday May 27 – Thursday May 29\, 2025\nIn-Person at Brechin United Church\, Nanaimo BC\nA pre-AGM conference for those passionate about engaging\, meaningful\, and vibrant worship! \nClick here for more details!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-art-s-of-worship-conference/
LOCATION:Brechin United Church\, 2020 Estevan Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 0C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20240626T212049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T210036Z
UID:19153-1748476800-1748822399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:7th Annual General Meeting 2025 ~ Cracked Open
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s 7th Annual General Meeting\nThursday May 29\, 2025 – Sunday June 1\, 2025 \nLocation: Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo\, BC \nFull details and registration can be found at pacificmountain.ca/administration/regional-general-meetings/pmrc-agm-2025/ 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/agm-2025-nanaimo/
CATEGORIES:AGM - PMR,PMRC Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20240708T185004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T191047Z
UID:19227-1748736000-1748822399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Celebration of Ministry 2025 ~ Service of Worship & Communion
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Call to Ministry in Pacific Mountain Regional Council! \nCelebration of Ministry\nNanaimo BC\nLive-Streamed and In-Person\nTime To Be Announced \nScripture To Be Announced \nRegistration is not required. \nAll are welcome to join the Live-Stream from @PacificMountainRegionalCouncil YouTube Channel \nLive stream starts around to come. \nWorship begins at to come. \nCommunion is part of the Celebration of Ministry. \nIf worshipping via the live stream\, please prepare for yourself a Cup of Blessing (wine\, juice\, or what you may have on hand) and Bread for the Journey (bread\, cracker\, or what you may have on hand). You are invited to also bring The Light into your space. (flame or battery candle\, drawing or photo of a candle\, or what you may have on hand). \nIf attending in person\, venue and directions to come. \nSunday’s Offering is collected for to come. \nVisit PacificMountain.ca/pmrc-agm-2025 for additional information about the 7th Annual General Meeting.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-agm-celebration-of-ministry-2025/
LOCATION:Nanaimo BC\, Vancouver Island
CATEGORIES:AGM - PMR,PMRC Events,Special Worship Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250408T164753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T164753Z
UID:21004-1748822400-1748995199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Sussex Office Closure
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \n The PMRC Office is closed Monday June 2 – Tuesday June 3 and re-opening Wednesday June 4\, 2025 due to the travel and working dates of the 7th Annual General Meeting. There will be no Community Connections on May 28 and June 4. \nThank you for your understanding and patience while you wait for replies to emails and phone messages once the Office re-opens on June 4. Some staff may be checking emails and phone messages during the office closure dates; specific details may be available in individual staff voicemails and autoreplies. \nMay this time of community\, discernment\, business and worship – whether participating in the General Meeting\, and in your own communities of faith and ministry – be a time where we all are Connecting\, Collaborating\, Cultivating. We give thanks to God for the call to be the church\, and be God’s love in the world! Amen. \nBlessings\, \nPMRC Office
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closure-2025/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures,PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250115T225656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210509Z
UID:20687-1749562200-1749565800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday June 10\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater! \nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link! \nPlease note this will be the last Leaders Online Gathering before summer starts!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-jun-10-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212733Z
UID:21196-1751846400-1751932799@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 1\nMonday July 7 – Friday July 11\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nSt. Andrew’s Wesley United Church\, Vancouver\nTrinity United Church\, ​Prince George\nUnited Churches of Langley\, Langley\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!​​\n\nLevel Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)​ \n\nCamp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-1/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250711T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T212733Z
UID:21321-1752415200-1752420600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Worship Live-Stream
DESCRIPTION:An Affirming Ministries Offering\nPride Worship Live-Stream\nSunday July 13\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nPlease join PMR Affirming Ministries for our Quarterly Queer Worship Livestream service this Sunday\, July 13th at 2:00pm Pacific. \nOur regional PIE to Pride Season themes this year are “Sing out Proud” and “Trans is Sacred”. In keeping with this\, the sermon and theme for our PRIDE Queer Worship is an element of the Parable of the Good Samaritan\, “Who is my neighbour?”. \nWith songs from our partners at the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster\, and the winning PIE Day Song Contest video\, our worship reaches for connections in community to support this sacred work of nourishing Affirming Ministry and affirming networks where we live. \nThe livestream can be accessed via the platforms of our partner congregation\, Trinity United Church in Prince George\, BC. \nYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@TrinityUCPG \nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/trinityucpg/\nWebsite https://trinitypg.ca/live-stream
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-pride-worship-live-stream/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T212740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212740Z
UID:21197-1752451200-1752537599@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 2\nMonday July 14 – Friday July 18\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nSt. Andrew’s United Church\, North Vancouver (Camp Full)\nValemount Anglican United Church\, Valemount\nTrinity United Church\, Port Coquitlam\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!\n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-2/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212757Z
UID:21198-1753056000-1753142399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 3\nMonday July 21 – Friday July 25\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nPacific Spirit United Church\,  Vancouver\nShiloh-5th Ave United Church at Sanctuary on 6th\, ​New Westminster\nJubilee United Church\, Burnaby\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-3/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T212812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212812Z
UID:21199-1753660800-1753747199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 4\nMonday July 28 – Friday August 1\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nWeird Church\, Cumberland\nLynn Valley United Church\, North Vancouver (Camper Spaces Full\, Level up Youth almost Full)\nKnox United Church\, Terrace\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-4/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T213131Z
UID:21200-1754352000-1754438399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 5
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 5 (4 days)\nTuesday August 5 – Friday August 8\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nSt. Columba’s Anglican United Church\,  ​Port Hardy (Mon. Aug. 4 – Thurs. Aug. 7)\nGladwin Heights/Trinity Memorial United Church\, ​Abbotsford (Tues. Aug. 5 – Fri. Aug. 8)\nSmithers United Church & St. James Anglican Church\, Smithers (Tues. Aug. 5 – Fri. Aug. 8)\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-5/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250709T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T174710Z
UID:21308-1754380800-1755018000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Youth Forum 2025\nTuesday August 5 – Tuesday August 12\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe get it\, you want to know what being a part of Youth Forum entails! There are several commitments we’ll be asking you to make.\nYou must be able to attend the following IN FULL: \n\nIN PERSON the YOUTH COUNCIL Gathering of Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regional Councils from February 14-17\, 2025 at Camp Fircom\, BC.\nOnline meetings\n\nYouth Forum Online – Sunday\, April 6\, 4-6 pm EST\nGC45 Gatherings\n\nSunday\, April 27\, 2025 (online) 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET: Orientation to GC45\, meeting technology and travel planning.\nSunday\, June 22\, 2025 (online)\n4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Opening of General Council\nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 (online)\n11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion\n4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion\n\n\n\n\nIN PERSON Youth Forum Gathering in Calgary – August 5-12\, 2025 Inclusive\n\nAccommodation\, travel\, food and supply costs will be covered for all of the events listed above. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/youth-forum-2025/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T214014Z
UID:21213-1754870400-1754956799@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 6
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 6\nMonday August 11 – Friday August 15\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nComo Lake United Church\, ​Coquitlam\nWhitehorse United Church\, ​Whitehorse\nGolden Ears United Church\, Maple Ridge\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-6/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260417T053827
CREATED:20250611T214018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T214018Z
UID:21214-1755475200-1755561599@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 7
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 7\nMonday August 18 – Friday August 22\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nBroad View United\, Victoria\nNorthwood United Church\, ​Surrey\nCastlegar United Church\, ​Castlegar\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-7/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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